Sprout Skincare + Wellness

In early December I was selfishly pursuing the provisions offered on LovingEco, one of my favorite new healthy & beauty shopping sites. This gorgeously branded line of “from-the-kitchen” skin care line lured me to their website to learn more about the products. I felt compelled to say “hello” after developing a bit of a crush on Sprout Skincare’s very cool packaging and all-natural, locally sourced and sustainable ingredients (SWOON!).

Backing up just a few steps… despite the green-filled diet, attempts to get better-than-decent sleep and exercise 5 days a week I was still having BIG problems with my skin last year. Was it stress (that can be borderline high at times)? Or a product I was using? I found a facialist. Broke up with the facialist after MORE breakouts post-sessions occurred. I went to the dermatologist. The recommendation of antibiotics left me frustrated. Focus, focus, focus … what the hell was I doing wrong? Digging even deeper I started on my journey to part ways with my favorite Sephora and CVS products. I worked to create stability and routine in my mornings to lower stress (biggest lesson – stop checking email first thing in the am). I found homemade scrub and skin care recipes. I applied honey and coconut oil to my face. Things started to get better. Exceedingly better. I was finally finding solutions.

Back to December, Sprout Skincare and the fascinating Adina. A fellow super-sensitive-about-her-skin soul, she began her journey by trying to take care of her own beautiful skin after store-bought products failed her. She proselytized the importance of clearing the bathroom cabinets of the chemical-laden products, teaching simple DIY skin care recipes using common kitchen ingredients. What she found was people weren’t as interested in learning how to make it – they wanted to BUY her skin care products. Being the genius she is, Adina began to make the product in batches, adorned in it clever packaging and began to fill the requests for her skin care line. I had the pleasure of pow-wowing with her about life, love, health, food, the religion of nutrition and changing the world in general. Instant chums! She lovingly sent me a sampling of her skin care essentials – a cleanser, toner, exfoliant, skin cream (moisturizer) and a body scrub that smells more like something you should eat. Sugar, olive oil and coconut flakes. All fairly-sourced products. From farmers and artisans – real people who care about how and what they grow.

I love the natural products offered by Sprout. My SKIN is happy. Much like wanting to know what comprises the food I eat, I find myself wanting to understand the ingredients being applied to my skin. Our skin is the largest organ and the most visible. TAKE CARE OF IT, k? As part of making a better morning, buy a sample pack (mix-n-match – try the cleanser, toner and cream to start) or research how to make your own skin and beauty care products from the comfort of your own kitchen. Go to Sprout Skincare. Pick a few things. Apply the code “WELL” and receive 25% off this incredible skin care line. Ask me any questions you want about Sprout. If I don’t know the answer I’ll bug Adina for one.

You have the opportunity to create the foundation for your day each and every morning. What will you do? How will you spend those first few hours of the day? My preferred mode is to NEVER check my email until I’ve washed my face, had a cup of green tea and taken my dog for a walk. Taking 45 minutes for quiet time before the day begins has lowered my stress level, also a huge factor in clearing up your skin. Adding the all-natural skin care is icing on the cake… take care of your skin for this one beautiful life you have in front of you.

I’m giving away a “makeover your morning” coaching session (see the ‘Green Your Mornings‘ post for a kale smoothie recipe) – I want to help you create an amazing morning from a mind-body-whole you perspective. I want to know how you take make time for yourself in the morning. Do you have a ritual? Can you help the rest of us get our act together?? Leave a comment below, loves!